Graduate Trainee Social Worker

Work Base

Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay

Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in social work?

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate to undertake a Master's Degree in Social Work at Bangor University, while gaining valuable practical experience within Conwy's Safeguarding and Legal Team (SALT).

SALT works closely with children, families, solicitors, CAFCASS officers, and the Courts, supporting families through Care Proceedings where there are significant safeguarding concerns. As a Graduate Social Work Trainee, you will develop your knowledge and skills through a combination of academic study and hands-on experience, supported by experienced practitioners and managers throughout your journey.

This is a unique opportunity to learn within a specialist safeguarding service, gaining insight into statutory social work practice while working alongside highly skilled professionals committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Upon successful completion of the qualification and registration with Social Care Wales, you will be appointed to a Social Worker post within SALT, enabling you to continue your professional career within Conwy's Children's Services.

As the master's course is bilingual, and the team also works throughout a bilingual area, the ability to communicate in Welsh and English is essential.

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take the first step towards becoming a qualified Social Worker, we would love to hear from you.

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and online to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

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